2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 8 km ENE of Goldfield, Nevada — September 4, 2024

2024-09-04 21:30:36 UTC (2024-09-04) · approx. 1:30 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time21:30 UTC≈ 1:30 PM UTC-8
Depth8.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates37.737°, -117.143°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 37.74°, -117.14°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
8.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
37.7370°N
-117.1427°E
Intensity (MMI)
2.7
weak

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00883951
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
94.3°
Min Station Distance
0.194°
RMS Residual
0.21 sec
Last Updated
2024-11-15 16:19:55 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00883951). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, September 4, 2024). M2.9 Earthquake 8 km ENE of Goldfield, Nevada — September 4, 2024. Retrieved November 15, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00883951/